Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Cherona's Place, Gardena01/27/2024Licence 198600131

Capacity6
Census4
Date signed01/27/2024 12:01:11 PM
The inspector’s account

On 1/27/2024 at around 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Socorro Leandro conducted an unannounced Required – 1 Year Inspection to the above-named facility and met with Licensee/Administrator Sharron Angela Babb. LPA explained the purpose of the visit and was accompanied by staff inside and outside the facility during this inspection.

This facility is licensed to serve 6 ambulatory adults ages 18 – 59 years.

A total of 4 ambulatory clients are currently residing in this facility.

The facility is a one-story house located in a residential street. The home consists of 3 client bedrooms, 1 client bathroom, 1 staff bathroom, 1 attached garage, 1living/dinning room, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry room, 1 den, and 1 backyard patio area with shaded seating.

Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. The patio furniture is under a shaded area and accessible to clients. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises.

LPA toured the kitchen area and observed supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and fresh perishable foods for a minimum of two days. Knives and toxins were kept in locked storage cabinet.

LPA observed that medications were safe, locked, and inaccessible. All medications observed were labeled and maintained in compliance with label instructions and State and Federal law. Documents are posted as mandated. Last fire drill was conducted on 12/01/2023. First aid kit is fully stocked with manual. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in compliance and operational. There are 2 fire extinguishers in the facility, one is in kitchen area and the other is in the entrance of the facility. The fire extinguishers were last serviced on 10/05/2023.

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